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Strengthening social dialogue. The Committee notes the reply provided in December 2008 to its 2006 observation in which the Government indicates that Aruba is making efforts to develop effective tripartite consultations. The Tripartite Committee for International Affairs (OCIA) schedules up to four consultations annually, reserving the right to call extra meetings if the need arises. This measure was taken in order to achieve a structured method of consultation and active participation in scheduled meetings. The Committee hopes that the next report will contain further information on the tripartite consultations held on all the matters related to international labour standards set out in Article 5(1) of the Convention.